Dog Groomer/Bather

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening for an energetic, organized, self-motivated, hard-working individual to build our grooming service to complement our day care service in Davis, CA. This person MUST LOVE DOGS ... and MUST HAVE one year's experience as a professional dog groomer!

Day-to-Day Responsibililties:

• Welcome Dogtopians for drop off and pick up of their dogs
• Cultivating an outstanding Dogtopia experience — provide dog parents with professional advice and education for caring for their dog
• Professionally perform grooming services including bathing, brushing, drying, ear and teeth cleaning, expression of anal glands, & trimming nails
• Gently detangle or remove matted fur with patience and customer approval
• Follow owner’s instructions and/or breed profiles/standards when clipping or trimming a dog’s coat
• Keep the spa impeccably clean and organized
• Maintain records of grooming treatments and other pet information
• Must be responsible with grooming equipment and tools including clippers and shears
• Manage your own schedule and appointments, make reminder calls, greet customers upon arrival, and discuss services with the clients
• Ensure the safety and well-being of dogs
• Utilize equipment and materials properly
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with pet owners, responds promptly to customer needs, welcomes customer feedback to improve service, and responds to all requests for service

Requirements:

• Candidates should have a minimum of 1 years’ experience as a dog groomer or stylist
• Have strong knowledge of breed standards
• Excellent scissoring techniques
• Strong communication skills to ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction
• Ability to handle small and large dogs
• Work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Reach, bend, stoop, and lift 50 pounds
• Attentive to details
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude
• Team player
• LOVE dogs

Schedule:

This position will start part-time and hours will increase up to full-time as we build the business.

· Monday to Friday

· Weekends as needed

Pay:

$20,000-$60,000 per year

The rules by which we, as Dogtopians live by are:

o We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog.

o We STAY loyal to our pack.

o We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety.

o We PLAY to our fullest potential.

o We TREAT every day like It’s the Most Exciting Day Ever!

As a Dogtopia groomer you are responsible for working with customers and team members to ensure our customer experience sets the highest standards and satisfaction of our customers. Please take a moment and watch this short video to learn more about the brand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FONo1u85eY

We look forward to meeting you! Please provide a cover letter to let us know about your love of dogs as well as your grooming experience!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least one year's experience as a professional dog groomer?

Work Location: In person